Steve, you need a new forum! Proboat Stiletto

[AndyKunz]

One of the cool things about working for Horizon Hobby is that I get to play with new toys before anybody knows they exist.

I got to drive one of these a few weeks ago.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...odID=PRB4000BD

ROCK SOLID! and FAST! Those who know me know I'm not much of a tunnel guy, having only had a MRP Bud Light (bad experience). This boat just might change that for me. I have one of the prototypes at home now and I'm just waiting for spare parts to come in so I can finish it up. This boat is just TOO COOL!

One of the other neat things is being able to have some fun with my buddies and our Team Horizon drivers... Darin, we have a surprise in the box for you when you get yours

Andy

[Diesel6401]

One of the cool things about working for Horizon Hobby is that I get to play with new toys before anybody knows they exist.

I got to drive one of these a few weeks ago.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...odID=PRB4000BD

ROCK SOLID! and FAST! Those who know me know I'm not much of a tunnel guy, having only had a MRP Bud Light (bad experience). This boat just might change that for me. I have one of the prototypes at home now and I'm just waiting for spare parts to come in so I can finish it up. This boat is just TOO COOL!

One of the other neat things is being able to have some fun with my buddies and our Team Horizon drivers... Darin, we have a surprise in the box for you when you get yours

Andy

O man, that looks wicked. Now theirs ANOTHER boat I want this year .
Maybe I should pray I hit the lottery so I can buy all the boats I want

[domwilson]

Cool looking boat! Way to go, Darin!

[Eodman]

Yeah a nice boat for sure!

Does anybody remember the boondoogle with the Black Jack FE delivery date???

[Hydromaniac]

Very nice, Great Job Darin!! Will we be seein one of these at the FE NATS??

[Steven Vaccaro]

Thanks for posting Andy. I will get the new forum area done.
I did edit the post to add a picture. Hope you done mind.

[AndyKunz]

Don't mind at all, Steve. Thanks!

Andy

[Doby]

Nice boat,,,but who the hell is this "Darin Jordan" guy they keep refering to.........??

[lomdel]

Nice clean, neat boat. What size motor (540/380) does it have and what lipos will it run (3S?)?

[Darin Jordan]

It's an 1800KV version of the ProBoat BJ26 motor, with a 60A ESC... I suppose it would run on 3S, though I don't know why you'd want to... You'd be down to around 20,000RPM with 3S...

[Brushless55]

Oh my *&^$#%
another boat I want
Great job

[Jeff Wohlt]

I see the bells so show us the whistles. I would certainly guess there is video out there. Always likes tunnels. I go past Tim Seebolds place everyday now. Known him and the family for many years....maybe there will be some budlight stickers that fit it :)

[Brushless55]

video is at the bottom buddy..
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...4000BD#quickMM

[Jeff Wohlt]

That is pretty cute! I can see the minds thinking already. Will the lower unit hold up to more power 8Xl I wonder? What size flex shaft is in the lower unit? 98/130? Maybe a 150!

[Brushless55]

[Raydee]

I have been dying to try a outboard...looks like this may be a contestant.

[Jeff Wohlt]

Wonder what the OB will cost as an item?

[Darin Jordan]

Standard K&B sized (.150) flex.... The lower unit is VERY solid... Designed to hold up to the power. I think most will be very impressed, and will also like the mounting system.

[Darin Jordan]

Wonder what the OB will cost as an item?

You can see a parts breakdown on the website.

[Doug Smock]

This is great news!! Congrats Darin and Proboat!!!

Nice work!
Doug

[Jeff Wohlt]

Finally a good OB motor! The hull looks sweet and certainly seems it can take more power from the video I saw.

[Darin Jordan]

Finally a good OB motor! The hull looks sweet and certainly seems it can take more power from the video I saw.

I'll get some pics posted of the outboard from a Production unit as soon as mine gets here. Should be next week or so. It's quite a nice piece that I think you'll find nicely adaptable...

[Brushless55]

Wonder what the OB will cost as an item?

I see about $123 with the cover

[Darin Jordan]

I see about $123 with the cover

Wow... that is a good price... You won't believe how good of a price that is until you see this thing in person. That's great!

I didn't look, but make sure that includes the mount as well... it all has to be used together... Other mounts won't work.

Oh, and I think the cover is made of fiberglass... unless they changed it since the last version I saw. It's all really a very nice unit!

[lomdel]

Now to wait and see what you guys are going to do to this poor boat to gain even more speed and performance...

[Rob13]

Hi Guys,

In the demo video they show the boat running in a clockwise direction, however the actual Formula 1 Tunnel Hulls and similar classes run in a counter clockwise direction. Is the Stilletto set up to run a specific direction for FE racing or do you think it will run in both directions equally well. I cannot see any sort of turn fin on the bottom of the hull that would impede the performance in either direction.

On a side note: this boat looks fantastic and looks like the real thing even sitting still. I can not wait to get one. It is about time someone put together a good tunnel hull.

Thanks,

Rob

[AndyKunz]

Except for a couple clubs in Washington, all oval model boat races are primarily right-hand-only turning. That is why you see it that way on the video.

When I was driving the prototype, I was able to turn well in both directions. It surprised me how well it turned left. However, the hull is asymetric and is set primarily for right-hand turning.

Andy

[Ub Hauled]

this is great!

[tomstoys2]

Wow, Very cool. Great work Darin! Can't wait to get one of those outboards.

[rchippie]

The add says you use two 2s packs . Can you use a single 4s instead, or will it effect the handling of the boat ?.